Desserts

Strawberry meringues

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

Photographer: Ian Wallace

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With ready-made meringues this clever dessert is quick and easy to make, ready in just 10 minutes, and is a healthier alternative to pavlova.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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250g punnet strawberries, washed, hulled, quartered

2 teaspoons icingfrostingX sugar

1 lime, 2 teaspoons juice, ½ teaspoon finely grated zest

4 x 8cm-diameter meringue nests

2 x 150g tubs vanilla Frûche

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Instructions

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1 Place strawberries in a bowl with icing sugar, lime juice and zest. Stir to combine then set aside for 5 minutes to release juices.

2 Top each meringue nest with quarter of the Frûche, then top with quarter of the strawberries and spoon over any juices. Serve immediately.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free varieties of meringue, Frûche and icing sugar.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 227 cal

Kilojoules 950 kJ

Protein 6 g

Total fat 1 g

Saturated fat N/S

Carbohydrates 50 g

Sugar 47 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 50 mg

Calcium 60 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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